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Names of 14 wards, boundaries of six wards in Bengaluru changed again
The Bengaluru police received a mail on their official address threatening to carry out a series of bomb blasts at Kempegowda International Airport and several major shopping malls in the city, which after verification was termed as a hoax
Flight disruptions at Kempegowda International Airport due to technical and operational reasons
There were flight disruptions at the Kempegowda International Airport on Tuesday owing to technical and operational reasons
The provisions of the Karnataka Control of Organized Crime Act (KCOCA) has been invoked against all the accused
Bengaluru stadium stampede: Karnataka High Court allows A-G to seek views on SOP on crowd management
Artificial Intelligence a powerful equaliser if women actively shape & adopt it: Experts
Donor kidney in Bengaluru goes to waste
Naming trouble: Greater Bengaluru Authority revises wards amid calls for transparency
Self-proclaimed Ayurvedic healer held for cheating techie of Rs 48 lakh in Bengaluru
Karnataka high court rejects petitions of five accused in Bikla Shiva murder case
2 held for selling fake cigarettes in Bengaluru
Bidadi factory case: Karnataka high court acquits 30 accused
Bengaluru apartment owners urge govt to table Law in Belagavi session
A Japanese-Indian crossover, with a sensory escape
IndianOil Science Quiz 3.0: 142 school teams slug it out in Bengaluru
BCC meet turns stormy as MLA slams officials over harassment of disabled street vendors
Police arrest four accused in gold theft case
Two arrested in rape case of minor
Attempted ATM theft raises concerns over security and installation standards
Two-day annual Hanuma Mala begins on Anjanadri Hills
Virat Kohli confirms availability to DDCA, to play Vijay Hazare Trophy: Sources
Cricket star Virat Kohli will play in the Vijay Hazare Trophy from December 24. This marks his return to the tournament after 2010. Kohli has confirmed his availability to the Delhi and District Cricket Association. His participation will be in Karnataka. This comes after his recent ODI century against South Africa. The tournament precedes India's ODI series against New Zealand.
India should focus on building national aircraft
Aequs invests 600 crore in consumer electronics plant in Hubballi to manufacture portable computer parts, smart devices and multipurpose wearables
Karnataka Bank ropes in IBM to digitise its infrastructure
DSEL steps in to prevent stray dog infestation in all educational institutions in Karnataka
Animal activists, however, have expressed strong opposition to the relocation of stray dogs and urged the DSEL to withdraw the circular.
MP flags crisis claiming two lakh kirana stores shut down nation-wide
Kumar Naik welcomes the 30% procurement rule for Single Brand Retail under FDI norms as it strengthens sourcing from MSMEs, local producers
March to be organised on Dec. 6 demanding internal reservation for Scheduled Castes
Mysurus export potential highlighted at awareness workshop
200 students participate in 48-hour hackathon in Vijayapura
The Bangalore Apartments Federation (BAF), representing over 1,400 apartment and villa resident welfare associations (RWAs), has urged the State government to table and implement the Karnataka Apartment Ownership and Management Act (KAOMA) during the Winter Session of the legislature in Belagavi
Hassan dist. administration invites CM, Dy. CM for govt. programme
48-hr hunger strike by loco pilots begins in Hubballi
Loco pilots and assistant loco pilots are participating in response to a call for a nation-wide stir
Drug abuse cases go up in Shivamogga dist. in 2025 compared to last two years
Superintendent of Police Mithun kumar attributes the increase in cases due to proactive measures taken by the police;
Campco elects SR Satishchandra as its new President
Hailing from Punacha village in Bantwal taluk of Dakshina Kannada district in Karnataka, Satishchandra previously served as the Campco President during 2015-20, and was the Director in the immediate past term
Fix lapses in implementation of Food Security Act, Kalaburagi officials told
After a three-day inspection tour, Karnataka State Food Commission directs the district administration to rectify all deficiencies
The complaint was lodged by BJP legislators C.N. Ashwath Narayan, S.R. Vishwanath, and Dheeraj Muniraj
Shivamogga police register case for killing stray dog
Two arrested for abduction-rape of minor
ASHAs, meal, anganwadi workers suspend protest following assurance from Ministers
Grand celebrations at Anjanadri Hills as thousands arrive for Hanuma Mala Visarjana
Elaborate arrangements made to manage devotees who are reaching the hills by foot, on two-wheelers, four-wheelers and buses
Security stepped up in Srirangapatna for Hanuma sankirtana yatra on December 3
Over 5 lakh visitors expected for Krishi Mela 2025 in Mandya
BJP to stage protest against govt. negligence in relief disbursal
KKCCI welcomes revised Vande Bharat schedule
SMAT | Padikkals pyrotechnics propels Karnataka to a massive win over Tamil Nadu
CRICKET | Murasinghs all-round effort an unbeaten 25 off 18 balls, and two for 19 in four overs helps Tripura clinch an upset 12-run win over Delhi
PUCL demands judicial inquiry into custodial torture and death of 28-year-old delivery executive
PUCLs report alleges that Darshan was detained illegally by Viveknagar police for four days, and brutally assaulted with lathis and pipes. Despite repeated visits by his mother on November 13, officers allegedly refused to release him.
What is Bhoota Kola ritual shown in Kantara: Capter 1?
Ranveer Singh found himself in hot water after reenacting a scene from 'Kantara: Chapter 1' at the IFFI, which led to a complaint regarding his depiction of deities. This act touched on Bhoota Kola, an important non-Vedic ritual from Karnataka, causing some to accuse him of insensitivity. Read on to know more.
Maharashtra received the highest share of disbursals under the Startup India AIF framework in the last three years, followed by Karnataka.
Nearly 6,400 DPIIT-recognised startups have shut shop; Maharashtra and Karnataka lead the tally
While 1,200 DPIIT-recognised startups have closed down in Maharashtra, 845 have shut shop in Karnataka. They are followed by Delhi with 737 and Uttar Pradesh with 598.
Top Court Stays POCSO Trial Against Ex-Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa
A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi passed the interim order while hearing Yediyurappa's plea challenging the Karnataka High Court's refusal to quash the case.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar presented a united front, meeting for breakfast and asserting no differences between them or among Congress MLAs. The leaders discussed strategies for the 2028 assembly polls, countering opposition moves, and finalizing candidates for upcoming elections.
Pocso Case: SC grants relief to BJP leader Yediyurappa
The Supreme Court has stayed trial court proceedings against former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa in a child sexual assault case under the POCSO Act, 2012. The stay was granted on a special leave petition challenging a Karnataka High Court order that had refused to quash the case.
Karnataka Launches e-Swathu 2.0: Here's How To Apply And Get e-Khata Documents
It will cover over 97 lakh rural properties, making it easier for owners to prove legal ownership when applying for bank loans, registrations, building permissions or govt benefits
Supreme Court stays POCSO trial against former Karnataka CM Yediyurappa
Court questions the validity of the charges as Yediyurappas defence argues lack of credible evidence, highlighting the former CMs distinguished political career amidst serious allegations
Shaw's rapid 66 trumps Suryavanshi ton; Padikkal ton helps Karnataka crush TN
Highlights from round four of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025-26
Inside Siddaramaiah-Shivakumar Breakfast Meets: Karnataka CM Post Drama Continues To Simmer
Breakfast meetings seem to have become the Congresss new political template in Karnataka
Siddaramaiah & D.K. Shivakumar hold another breakfast meet: Unity or power tussle?
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy D.K. Shivakumar held a breakfast meeting on December 2.
Show of unity: Siddaramaiah visits Shivakumars home for breakfast, vows to discuss Karnataka issues
SC Stays Trial Against Ex-Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa In POCSO Case
The high court's refusal to quash the case
What Is Nati Chicken, The Dish Served At Siddaramaiah-Shivakumar's 'Power Breakfast'
Nati Koli, which refers to country chicken, is known to be one of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's favourite dishes.
`Shivakumar can be CM if high command decides`: Siddaramaiah
After a second breakfast meeting with DK Shivakumar, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said both leaders remain united and will follow the Congress high commands decision on the chief ministership
Drumstick Now Costs As Much As Mutton In Bengaluru: Rs 700/kg And Climbing
Drumsticks arent just another vegetable in Indian cuisine. In South India, especially Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, drumsticks are considered essential in sambar, kurma and rasam.
Supreme Court puts brakes on POCSO trial, sends Yediyurappa case back to Karnataka High Court
The Supreme Court of India has put a temporary halt to the trial proceedings against former Karnataka Chief Minister B. S. Yediyurappa in a case involving allegations under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The stay came after Yediyurappa challenged the Karnataka High Courts recent refusal to quash the case. The controversy [] The post Supreme Court puts brakes on POCSO trial, sends Yediyurappa case back to Karnataka High Court appeared first on India Legal .
Youth Calls Karnataka MP Jagadish Shettar And Demands An iPhone Pro Max
The caller, identified as Prateek Malaji, allegedly went straight to the point. He told the MP that the latest iPhone 17 Pro Max had been launched and that he wanted one.
One Auspicious Date, 5,000 Weddings And No Wedding Hall Left In Karnataka
The sheer number of weddings quickly exposed a practical limitation, there simply were not enough wedding halls. Kalyana mantapas across districts were booked months in advance,
Karnataka TET Exam 2025: Admit Card Released, Download Here
Karnataka TET Call Letter: The admit card has been released for the TET exam scheduled to be conducted on December 7, 2025.
Karnataka Power Breakfast 2.0 | DK Shivakumar Hosts CM Siddaramaiah Amid Power Tussle
The Karnataka power struggle enters a new chapter as DK Shivakumar hosts Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for a high-stakes Power Breakfast 2.0. This comes amid intensifying speculation about internal rifts, leadership discomfort, and back-to-back interventions from the Congress high command.Is this breakfast meet a genuine show of unity or a political reset forced from Delhi? As the state witnesses a tug-of-war between the Siddaramaiah and DKS camps, the stakes are higher than ever, with discussions around cabinet expansion, resource control, 2025 strategy, and the future of Karnataka leadership.News18s @harishupadhya and @afreen_hussain_ bring you exclusive visuals, ground reporting, inside details from party sources, and the full political backdrop leading up to this crucial meet.Will this breakfast table end the power tussle or spark the next big showdown?Watch the full report to understand the politics, pressure, and power dynamics shaping Karnataka. Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
Tamil Nadu woman killed in bus accident in Karnataka; four injured rushed to Madanapalle hospital
According to the police, the bus, which was enroute to Bengaluru from Kadapa, hit the median around 4 a.m., and overturned
DK Shivakumar Hosts Siddaramaiah For Breakfast 2.0, Nati Chicken On Menu
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah met his deputy, DK Shivakumar, for a 'power breakfast' Tuesday morning, a meeting between the state's two most important leaders that under any other circumstances might have seem normal.
Siddaramaiah, D. K. Shivakumar hold Round 2 of breakfast meetings at latters residence in Bengaluru
Though the meeting waslargely seen as a courtesy call, the CMs visit to the Deputy CMs residence isbelieved to have brought Mr. Shivakumar to the centre stage of Karnataka politics
With truce on menu, DK Shivakumar hosts Siddaramiah for second breakfast meet
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar met for breakfast. This meeting comes amid speculation of a power struggle within the Congress party. Home Minister G Parameshwara acknowledged the stir and called for a peaceful settlement.
Show of unity: Siddaramaiah visits Shivakumars residence for breakfast
Bengaluru: In an apparent display of unity, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday visited his deputy D K Shivakumars residence for breakfast, just days after the two broke bread in the wake of a raging power tussle. Siddaramaiah drove down to the Deputy CMs Sadashivanagar residence here, where he was received by Shivakumar and his Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Karnataka Power Breakfast 2.0: DK Shivakumar Hosts CM Siddaramaiah Amid Power Tussle
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday visited Shivakumar's residence for breakfast.
Issue TCs within 15 days or face action, education dept tells schools
BENGALURU: Following a directive from the Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (KSCPCR), the education department has asked all schools to issue transfer certificates (TCs) within 15 days of receiving applications and warned of strict action in case of failure. The circular read, It is the primary duty of the school principal to issue the transfer certificate within 15 days, so that the students are not deprived of their educational activities without violating Section 5(1) of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act-2009. If the school principal does not issue the transfer letter on time, the parents should submit a request to the field education officer of the zone. The field education officer, who receives the request, should give the said school principal one weeks time and take action to resolve the request. Rashmi Mahesh, the principal secretary of the department of school education and literacy, said, The department issued the circular because there have been many complaints from parents about schools delaying the TCs. If there is any issue of pending fees, the BEO shall help schools address the issue. So far, we have not received any such complaints from schools. RTE students and parents associations BN Yogananda said, During 202122, many students shifted from private schools to government schools because they were unable to bear the fees charged by the institutions. At that time, some private schools troubled the parents and children by delaying the issuance of their TCs. This led to the High Court of Karnataka ordering the formation of committees to regulate the fees at private schools and ensure the issuance of transfer certificates without delay. This order was implemented only when a child moved from a private school to a government school, or vice versa. It was not implemented while children moved between two private schools....If there is payment due, it can be taken to the committee headed by the respective Zilla Panchayat CEO. They cannot harass children by not issuing the TCs. Recognised and Unaided Private Schools Association president Lokesh Talikote opposed the order. There are cases where parents dont pay the fees for two or three years. If we issue TCs in such cases, they will never come back to pay the dues.
73-year-old former BBMP AEE gets 3-year jail, fined Rs 59.86 lakh in DA case
BENGALURU: A special court has sentenced a retired Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) of the then Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), V Venkatesh, 73, to three years simple imprisonment and ordered him to pay a fine of Rs 59.86 lakh, as charges of possessing disproportionate assets (DA) to his known sources of income and abusing his official position have been proved. Judge Nandeesha RP, Special Court for Lokayukta Cases, passed the order. Venkatesh was AEE of Uttarahalli Sub-Division of BBMP when action was initiated against him. He was appointed as assistant engineer in the Public Works Department (PWD) and later deputed to BBMP. The Lokayukta police registered a case against Venkatesh in 2012 under the Prevention of Corruption Act for allegedly possessing DA worth Rs 1.60 crore during the check period between August 1981 and 2012. Later, they raided the house, bank lockers and the office of the accused. Concluding that the DA of the accused is Rs 59.86 lakh, which is 24.90% of his known sources of income of Rs 2.40 crore, the court noted that the prosecution has proved the charges against the accused. The court noted that the accused did not provide any evidence to prove his lawful sources of income for the excess wealth possessed by him. Apart from that, he did not intimate the income said to be derived from the sale of a property owned by his wife, income from sericulture, etc., as per the Karnataka Civil Service (Conduct) Rules. Therefore, the prosecution proved that he could not comply with the requirement of known sources of income as provided under the explanation to Section 13(1)(e) of the PC Act.
GBA revives part of dead lake, experts point to land grab
BENGALURU: As the Greater Bengaluru Authoritys (GBA) Climate Action Cell and Resilience Plan (BCAP) pats itself on its back for the revival of a dead lake, experts point out that there is nothing like a dead lake. They also say the corporation has been able to revive only a portion of the lake, while a large portion continues to be encroached and utilised for other purposes. BCAP officials termed it as Bengalurus first-of-its-kind dead lake revival project of the GBA. On Monday, officials posted on social media platform X: Once written off as a dead, lifeless water body, Kacharakanahalli Lake is now thriving as a community space. The total extent of the water body listed under revenue records was 56.26 acres. In 2020, following Karnataka High Court orders, the then BBMP was given possession of 16.28 acres for the creation of the water body, following which a detailed project report was prepared and work for revival of the water body started in 2023. After clearing roadside encroachments, illegal parking space and other encroachments, a total area of 17 acres has been recovered and made into a water body. The remaining land comprises a Bangalore Development Authority layout, private layout, choultry, religious institutions and playground. The GBA also handed over Rs 8crore to the Slum Development Board to relocate 447 slum-dwellers from the vicinity, but little has been done so far, GBA officials said. Nitya J, the GBA executive engineer who executed the project, said it took one-and-half years to revive the lake. It was a playground when the then BBMP was handed over the space to revive the lake. It is now filled with rainwater and overflowing sewage water. The outlet of the lake downstream is to Hennur Lake. She added that to ensure the water body is not polluted, aerators, trash barriers and floating wetlands will be set up. Prof TV Ramachandra from the Centre for Ecological Sciences said there are no dead lakes, because they carry rainwater and not sewage water. Ram Prasad, co-founder of Friends of Lakes, added that terming any lake dead is wrong, and is like trying to introduce a new term. Only a portion of the lake has been revived. Lake boundaries should have been maintained as per revenue records. A lake is termed revived if the water quality falls under B or C category as per the Central Pollution Control Board standards (suitable for drinking after conventional treatment, and bathing). But most lakes in Bengaluru do not even fall under D and E category (suitable for wildlife, fisheries, irrigation and industrial cooling). The lake is not holding even 30 per cent of its capacity. Building a bund, walking space, fencing and filling water is not lake revival. The GBA database shows 183 lakes under the five city corporations limits. There are 16 dead lakes as per GBA lake engineers. The total water holding capacity of the 183 lakes is 31,909.85 million litres. But at present, they hold not more than 26,543.23 million litres.
Chennai schools reject GBAs dog survey order
BENGALURU: Following Bengaluru South City Corporations official order that schools must conduct a survey of stray dogs on their premises, private schools have strongly opposed the order and written to GBA Chief Commissioner M Maheshwar Rao, saying they have better responsibilities to fulfil. Shashi Kumar, president of Associated Management of English Medium Schools in Karnataka, said, This is too ridiculous for GBA to direct schools to survey a dog count. Schools were not even a party when the case regarding stray dogs went to the Supreme Court. They cant make it mandatory for schools to conduct a survey. Therefore, I have written a letter to the GBA commissioner, objecting to directions of surveying dog count. Kumar has stated that schools have the responsibility of teaching and learning, and to provide quality learning outcomes. However, various diversified work has already harmed learning outcomes which violate the RTE Act and rules. Shashi Kumar added, We are ready to cooperate, support the lawful control of stray dogs. We are ready to cooperate with the department by maintaining cleanliness and restricting access to stray dogs within our campus. But we cannot undertake external surveys to provide stray dog census data which lies outside our functional domain. Therefore, I have requested the GBA commissioner to withdraw or amend directions requiring educational institutions to perform stray dog enumeration. As per the GBA order, schools are asked to submit the report on the number of dogs within three business days, ensure adequate fencing and a gate of 10 feet within four weeks, maintain proper disposal for food waste, conduct routine inspections to eliminate possibility of dogs entering the premises, conduct responsible behaviour around animals, first aid for dog bites and immediate reporting procedures.
Bengaluru traffic is the worst: Samajwadi Party MP Rajeev Rai
BENGALURU: Samajwadi Party MP from Uttar Pradesh Rajeev Rai on Sunday criticised the traffic authorities in Bengaluru, saying that the traffic management here is the worst and the city has the most irresponsible, useless traffic police. Tagging Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, he posted on X: Im sorry, but you have the worst traffic management and the most irresponsible, useless traffic police. They dont even pick up phone calls. Here is the SS (screenshot) of my attempt to speak to them, none of them picked up my call. For the last one hour, we have been stuck at the same place on Rajkumar Samadhi Road. I am going to miss my flight; tomorrow I have to attend the Parliament session. Not a single policeman is seen around. These inefficient officers are enough to spoil the name and charm of this beautiful city. No doubt Bengaluru traffic has now earned the reputation of being the most notorious. He tagged the city police commissioner and the joint commissioner of traffic on the screenshot. The Opposition parties were quick to pick up the issue. BJP Karnataka responded, Worst traffic management, Useless police, Inefficient officers. These arent our words, but those of a sitting SP MP and INDIA bloc partner. The Congress government has single-handedly destroyed the global BRAND BENGALURU. Congress, do you have an answer for your ally, or will this call go unanswered too? The JD(S) posted, Congress own allies are calling Bengaluru traffic police useless and irresponsible. Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar, when friends roast you this hard, the opposition doesnt have to. Brand Bengaluru is paying for your misrule. When reporters asked Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, he said, Let me meet him in Delhi. I will show him what the traffic in Delhi is like.
Karnataka cabinet to discuss report on Chamarajanagar deaths
BENGALURU: The state cabinet will on Thursday discuss Justice Michael DCunhas final report on the deaths of Covid-19 patients at Chamarajanagar District Hospital during the previous BJP regime. The retired HC judge on Monday submitted a 165 page revised report to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, which also contains recommendations to take action against the errant staff at the hospital. On May 2 night, 24 patients died due to oxygen shortage at the hospital and the staff was accused of misconduct and the mishandling of the situation. The state government had set up the single man commission headed by Justice DCunha submitted his first report on August 31, 2024, but since the commission faced lack of cooperation from officials and shortage of staff, its term was extended multiple times, sources said.
Hotels body moves HC against Karnatakas compulsory menstrual leave rule
The association has questioned the very basis of the order, highlighting that the State itself has not extended such leave to women working in government departments
Care mandate kicks in: Lifetime shelter, food, vax for captured stray dogs
Why traffic to discreet dating apps is on the rise
One lakh vehicles & one toll gate: The daily strain on Bengalurus airport corridor
OBC groups revive push for reclassification ahead of Belagavi session
Women-centric oral cancer study uncovers distinct genetic driver in Karnataka
2 hostel students tested positive amid uptrend in HIV cases
Siddaramaiahs long innings in Karnataka politics sets him apart from peers
Uttar Pradesh MP slams Bengaluru traffic; DK Shivakumar says will show him Delhi traffic
Police thwart job aspirants protest rally; over 40 held
